Day-to-Day Cost Savings
here are some examples of how dpc can save you money on routine healthcare costs*
Sore throat visit:
Regular healthcare system - $433 + $31 strep test
DPC - $0 visit, free strep test
Fatigue visit:
Regular healthcare system - $600 plus $300 for labs
DPC - $0 visit, $32 for labs
Chest xray:
Regular healthcare system - $578
DPC - $100
Zpak for pneumonia:
Regular healthcare system - $40
DPC - free (dispensed in the office, no trip to the pharmacy!)
CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel, kidney and liver lab test):
Regular healthcare system - $363
DPC - $8
*Traditional system costs are estimates obtained from different clinic/pharmacy price lists in the greater Portland area in 2026.
